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SLCP Guidance on the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
The Guidance document demonstrates which aspects of CSRD compliance SLCP’s Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) can support with, and which are out of SLCP’s scope. The Guidance serves not only as a resource for brands seeking solutions in preparing to meet reporting obligations, but also for other stakeholders, including manufacturers, grappling with the complexities of the CSRD.
SLCP Human Rights Due Diligence Toolkit
The HRDD Toolkit is designed to help companies understand how SLCP assessments can support them in implementing mandatory HRDD and respecting human rights in their supply chains. The Toolkit covers SLCP's value-add in implementing the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Garment & Footwear, the draft European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
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High-level recommendations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Guidelines for the textile sector
Jointly developed by SLCP, Policy Hub, Cascale, Global Fashion Agenda, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, and the Fair Wear Foundation, these high-level recommendations are designed to guide the European Commission in developing guidelines for the textile sector on the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).
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SLCP & ESG Part 3: Navigating ESG- The transformative power of social and labor data
The last part of the series, highlights the crucial role of SLCP's Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) in meeting ESG reporting standards. The article explores the complexities of the social dimension in ESG and how credible data is key to corporate transparency.
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SLCP & ESG Part 2: Legislative shifts in ESG reporting- From voluntary to mandatory
The second part of the series dives into the changes as a result of growing ESG regulations, and the pivotal role of reliable data from SLCP can play in shaping credible social disclosures.
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SLCP & ESG: A three-part briefing series
This three-part series will shed light on the interconnect between SLCP and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures. From evolving industry landscapes to mapping against the various indices and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to the role of SLCP data.
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SLCP calls on the European Commission to prioritise adopting sector-specific reporting standards in 2024
As part of the public consultation conducted by the European Commission, SLCP has expressed concerns regarding the postponement of the sector-specific European Sustainability Reporting Standards. The SLCP submission highlights a number of reasons why there is urgency for these standards, namely to provide clarity to the textile industry.
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SLCP response to the European Commission’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
After an initial review of the Commission’s proposal, SLCP shares its key reflections on the draft Directive published in February 2022
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The EU and its Member States should recognise SLCP as an accelerator and solution provider to European Human Rights Due Diligence implementation
In light of the European Commission’s public consultation for a European Textile Strategy, SLCP calls on the Commission and EU Member States to adopt human rights due diligence using a smart-mix approach. This involves not only mandatory legislation but integrated and coordinated policy measures. SLCP’s Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) is a globally recognized tool that is positioned to support and implement European due diligence efforts.
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Position: The Role of Governments in facilitating Responsible Business Conduct
SLCP’s Submission to the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct. This Letter is in response to the OECD’s draft Recommendation on the Role of Governments in facilitating Responsible Business Conduct (RBC). We highlight our overall support for the recommendation, while outlining four ways it could be strengthened to ensure states address and advance RBC practices.
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Letter to the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct regarding the Stocktaking Exercise on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
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